신사의 품격 Review on ''A gentleman's dignity'' (2012)

This drama is really THE BOMB. It really reminds me of secret garden, which is what i love about this show. Not that it doesn't have it's own originality, of course- which it has a lot of, believe me.
What I love most about this drama, is the use of unique scenes scattered throughout the episodes, and it really gives the drama it's own sort of feel. It gives me the sense of happiness that now once in a while, there's screenwriters which are bothered enough to come up with something that no other screenwriter has used in another drama. This show deserves an award for its unique traits and original use of scenes. I think i've established that point quite alot now... moving on.

THE DRAMA
Things I liked about this drama
So this drama for me is absolutely chegul (note: chegul is ''great'' in korean). Even though I've only watched up to episode 16 (and pretty near the ending), I think that i'm still able to do a detailed and responsive review based on what i've seen.
1) The interaction among the characters is absolutely fantastic. I especially loved the four bestfriends group and their own little friendship circle. I normally refer to them as the forty year old F4's (since they're all players anyway, so it would make sense haha). The problems that rise among the group cause cute little reactions between the members and shows you their immature side. This reminds me- I especially love every single beginning of each episode where it shows you the men's past and the cute little scenarios that arise. It not only allowed me to get to know the F4 members more, but also- it gave a little break from the actual drama plot and gave the drama another dimension. It's as if you're learning more about the scandalous men even though you get a lot of them from the episodes already.
2) Kim ha neul's portrayal of seo yi soo. Even though she is supposedly in her late 30's- early 40's in the drama, I like the cuteness she brings out in the character of seo yi soo. Even though seo yi soo is a teacher, and this is surely supposed to show the strict side of her- I like how she's also down to earth and cute outside of class as this contrasts greatly with kim do jin's strictness (at times, though he is mostly very warm and gentleman like- even though he claims not to be). At times- you can say she goes a little overboard with the repeated use of ''ottokhe'' but that's probably more of the screenwriter's fault. And also, even though the act of frustration can also be blamed for- I guess it's just her trying to give the audience a stronger vibe and understanding of her character as a whole.
3) Colin's involvement in the story. Even though recently from episode 16, I got a little pissed off that he's breaking the relationship between seo yi soo and kim do jin- I think that this is going to make them stronger. Also- it shows you that as people, we're not perfect and i think that it's very important to stress this, even in dramas- because it's dramas that mostly make life look perfect. Not to mention- I am a huge BOICE and i couldn't help but scream everytime lee jonghyun came on screen. Ohhh- and another point! I really think that Colin would make a cute couple with im meahri (cause i'm not really for the whole thing that she has with yoon- he's too old for her!)
4) The relationship lee jong ruk had with his wife. I have to admit- even though we at times feel sorry for his wife- I think that the drama doesn't dig too deep into his wife's emotions, so it makes the situation a little lighthearted and even though i hate to say it- a little humorous. I love the way lee jong ruk's wife (sorry, i've forgotten her name already!) acts like she's looking after 4 huge babies and i love the way they're all scared of her. It's just so cute >.< And the fact that they're all plotting against her makes her seem like the big baddie- when she's completely the opposite. In fact, she seems to me to be a little sensitive- but wants to look strong. And is it just me or does lee jong ruk kind of reflect oska (from secret garden). Anyway- I really enjoy the wittiness, and i love the interaction between jong ruk (or should i say 'no interaction') and his wife. How he tries to run away from her builds tension and humour into the drama.
5) The student who seems to have a crush on teacher seo yi soo. Even though i'm not really for a huge age gap relationship sort of thing- this crush was different to yoon-meahri's relationship because the student didn't really seem clingy. And he seemed really mature- so the age gap wasn't so distinct.

Things I didn't like about this drama
1) Maehri's crush on yoon. Even though I love both maehri and yoon (seperately), the fact that yoon's- as quoted by tae san ''17 years older'' than maehri kind of grosses me out. Like, I think it's cute how maehri's crush on yoon is making her all lovestruck and adorable- but when you put it into reality- it really is cringe worthy. Maybe they should've made her character in her 30's at least- but still really cute like.
2) How kim do jin told seo yi soo that the only reason why he was attracted to her was the fact that he wanted to sleep with her at first. I know that was his first impression of her- but i didn't find that thought attractive AT ALL. It should've been something more meaningful. I'm sure there's a misunderstanding/something he hasn't told her about his attraction to her, but for the time being- it's just not romantic. It's really missing an element. When he said this to her, it kind of reminded me of kim joo won (another secret garden ref) when he told gil ra im that the relationship he had with her was one he could forget easily where after he got bored with her, she would turn into bubbles (even though he changed later) so i think that perhaps kim do jin's perception of seo yi soo at first will mean nothing to him later on.

THE ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK (OST)

The main songs that I loved 
I absolutely adore Kim tae woo's high high and i'm glad that it's been used for the main title. It's got a really upbeat rhythm to it that immediately cheers you up. Also, the trumpets give the ''celebration'' feel that also adds to the cheeriness. I'm glad that kim tae woo sang this song, because his voice is so expressive of emotions which is what i love about him. I really like the fast pace of the drums as well- it gives the song a lot of energy and I can really feel the music vibrancy pouring out.
I also LOVED jeon geun hwa's beautiful words. It's a very light hearted song that adds that extra oomph in any scene. I really like the use of acoustic guitar and the small clicking fingers throughout the song- it really paints out a scene used often in the beginning episodes of a gentleman's dignity where kim do jin's drawing yi soo and all he can see around him is green grass, a blue sky and a windy breeze blowing calmly. This song goes perfectly well with those scenes.
I also really love park eun woo's everyday. I think this song has the potential of being just part of a non-ost album because it sounds like one of those songs that aren't supposed to be in an OST, but still does a fantastic job being there. I really like park eun woo's voice and expressive singing. This song sounds like the perfect song to listen at night whilst looking up at the stars and sitting with your friends on the beach.
Big baby driver's spring i love you best. This song is so calming. It really reminds me of a baby's lullaby- maybe this song foreshadowed the fact that Colin was looking for his father. Anyway, this song is beautiful and could make any angry person calm down. The only problem I had this song was the fact that I didn't actually realise the singer was singing in english until i looked up the song. I guess I wasn't listening hard enough. Not sure- but that doesn't matter so much.
Finally- Yangpa's ''what do you love...''. Even though this song is beautiful, and serves it's purpose as the sad song you play in sad scenes etc- this song is the only criticism I have in the whole of the album. I would've preferred if they chose a song with a hard hitting chorus like ''because it's you'' by Hyorin or ''it has to be you'' by Yesung with a very memorable tune. Even though you can argue that this song does have a hard hitting chorus with the drums getting louder in the chorus- it still just doesn't do it for me. I find the problem probably lies in the use of instruments as well e.g. if they used cellos in the chorus. I love this song, and even though the feeling of this song is different and beautiful in its own way- I still would've like it even better if it was like the songs i mentionned above.

To end it, I think that you should really watch this drama if you liked secret garden- the two have very similar feels. Or if you're finding a new drama to watch- then this is definitely the one for you to watch.

Insight into 'Soulmate' (2006)

My Personal Comments about the drama
Just recently finished this drama- and what can I say?
It was so uptight and witty- from relationships within the male and female groups to the interference when one decides to step into the formed boundaries- this drama was utter brilliance.
I cried from laughter at nearly every single episode- this drama really does go beyond expectations and ticked nearly all the boxes for me. It was different and unexpected- and this is what i liked most out of it.


So what should you really expect from 'Soulmate'? 
Expect romance. Expect all kinds of love. And you will get it.
There was the all time favourite annoying boyfriend who cheats, played by 'choi phillip', the princess-caught up fever 'sa kang', the fox like woman 'Jang min-Ae'. And you know what was EVEN more interesting? The fact that the actors for the drama used their own names for the characters. Maybe these characters represented who they were as people outside of their star-like image...just maybe.
And don't even think to stop there- the fated to be couple- ''shin dong wook'' and ''lee so kyung'' will feature in a series of tangled relationships with another and they will walk past each other constantly just to get on your nerves.
And though they have their frustrating moments- my love for soulmate doesn't simply just stop here.
The ''meeting up at the gym to discuss problems'' moments were the best and surprisingly- I enjoyed the men's side of the gossip more than the womens. Their views on relationships made me giggle immaturely in fits and their take on women is utterly awful.
The only thing that spoiled the drama for me was the fact that the ending kind of rolled off abruptly. I felt empty after watching the final episode of the drama- I felt like something was missing. I think the screenwriter should really have thought about the ending before leaving it mysteriously to let the readers wonder what could happen to the soulmate couple in the future. I dislike endings like these- it's not much of an ending if they haven't properly finished the drama for you- is it?


What will 'soulmate' do for you?

Soulmate will teach you about relationships. It will teach you about the tactics that men and women in this drama here use to test their loved ones- are they really fated to be? It will teach you about the different techniques one uses to get over their loved ones. It will give you cheesy quotes to dwell over. The one particular one I like? ''Soulmates don't exist. They are just selfish fantasies made by man to give excuses and allow people to love comfortably''.


'Soulmate' Soundtrack
If I reviewed the 'Soulmate' soundtrack as a whole- then the soundtrack would be alright. There are a few good songs here and there. The songs selected for this soundtrack is actually quite different to what you'd expect. There's actually a lot of choice of european songs compared to korean songs like what you'd normally get from any other drama.
One song from 'Soulmate' that really made me really hooked. ''C'mon through''__Lasse Lindh
This song is so strangely haunting. It really does give you that long love feeling that reminds you of your potential soulmate. The voice of Lasse Lindh is strangely haunting, and it's this that makes the song addictive. And the piano instrumental used as the introduction to the song creates an emptiness feeling and makes you miss and miss.
Click here to listen to the song 

I really do hope you give this drama a try if you have nothing to do this summer, or if you just have free time. You haven't got anything to lose. It's only 12 episodes if you're really hesistant about this drama. Trust me- you will love it. It's slightly different to what you expect from a drama- but it's a good kind of different :)

Short review: Sungkyunkwan scandal

By all means, even though I have only watched 7 epsiodes of this drama so far- this absolutely blew me away.

First of all- the role of each character that sets of little sparks as the plot slowly reveals itself, and the chemistry between the male leads with the pretty boy kim yoon shik really makes this drama what it is. I had my down moments with the beginning of the drama- and how little interest i took of the opening- but once past that- the whole drama becomes something different.

Without even realising- we meet these 3 flower boys right in the first episode all from different backgrounds. There's the highly respected and upright lee seon joon. The flower boy goo young ha and the rebellious and mysterious moon jae shin. All these 3 men will be the heart-throbs of jealous girls all over the world.

I like how the drama subconsciously perks these 3 important roles into the first episode without making too much of a scene. It allows our mind time to recall them and point to the screen saying ''OH! I remember him!!'' I think also, this sly method of introducing us to the main male roles of the drama is perhaps to reflect on the very simple message that ''you already have the things that you're looking for''. In this case- how she has already met the people she will meet- but doesn't know how important they will be in her life soon at this very point.

And then- prepare yourselves for all to come. Bracing myself and trying not to squeal in the middle of the night is one of the hardest things you'll find yourself doing- especially when it's between these two love birds.

Only at episode 1 and I find myself encountering one of the most effective yet simple sweet scenes from the drama.

But it's not only the sweet sugar like scenes that I enjoy in this drama- there's more to it than just that. This drama is full of confuscius expressions- where I find myself staring at the screen in confusion. These simple phrases are just lines of brilliance- so much meaning and integrity stored inside every line makes you think that there is MUCH more than just words in every line. These expressions convey the intelligence of kim yoo shik who we come to really admire from her (cough- or should I say his) understanding of life from her past experiences and the sufferings she's gone through.

And in every drama- there always has to be a twist point for the main roles right. Well, kim yoo shik- do not be disappointed- for the king awaits you with a position as a sungkyunkwan scholar.

I pity her at this point- but it's for the best of her family. Of course she has to agree reluctantly- she not only has her brother to save- but the ratings of the drama to save too- I mean- we can't keep the audience bored can we? Plot change- come on!

Before this point from the beginning of the drama- I thought I was going to die in boredom and I felt like this was going to be another one of those dramas again where it's long and draggy. But what to expect when you're least expecting? Surprises- and this one came as a pleasant one as I sat in my seat upright- anticipatively awaiting the good news from the king. I was hoping to get more doses of the risky ''girl has to pretend she's a boy'' sort of thing- and the fact that she's now a sungkyunkwan scholar means that we'll be sharing this experience for most of the drama. This calls for tension and drama. Yipeee! 

And the encounters with the opposite sex who happen to fall for the main roles makes this drama a little more interesting. The humorous thought of chosun falling for a woman, and hyo eun thinking she has a chance with the stuck up seo joon makes us roll around in laughter. The cute accountancy between the couples adds to the quick witted-ness of the drama and also gives the story another dimension. Perhaps it'll allow us to understand the character's complex more whilst we're at it as well..or will there be love rivals and tension from this?

And is the screenwriter trying to constantly kill us with these cute scenes? They keep making me want to scream at the top of my lungs ''she's a girl! A girl!!''- but so early into the drama- there's another part of me that wants to keep the secret just a little while longer. Just so we can test how strong lee sun joon really is with that uprightness of his. 

And don't forget the flower boy! His cheekiness not only makes girls swoon- but sometimes- we wish that something can bite into that pride of his- and this scene does it perfectly. Choke and spit- now that's the way I like it. Had me choking for air as I watched this. Watching flower boy humiliated gave me some hope that perhaps cockiness and pride isn't always an impermeable barrier to life.

And how can we forget- she's a woman! A woman, sun joon! These ltitle scenes reminds us that she's still innocent and needs protection from the nasty world of men- nah, I'm just kidding haha.

And more cute scenes >.<

Can't get enough of these overrated cheesy scenes. But it's still cute.
But the close similarity between what these two men provide for her makes it easy for us to judge and compare the two- e.g. who's better for her? Perhaps the screenwriter is trying to reflect these actions on our judgement.

And the hilarity of the dorky scenes has only just started. These adorable scenes actually don't make sun joon look mean and inconsiderate- but instead leads me to think that he cares for her more than she realises. Hanging there dangling from a tree makes her look helpless- but also strong in sun joon's protection. Awww- if only reality could be like this too. 

Classic korean dramas of all times

Hi guys! So seeing as this is my first post- I thought I might do a drama recommendations/ all time favourite dramas post. Note: even though this post is titled ''must watch korean dramas 2012- I'm going to include a few taiwanese dramas in here because these are just as good. 

Disclaimer: These images are all from Google.com. I do not have any rights- these all belong to the rightful owners. The dramas listed are all from my personal view- I am not sponsored to do this. 

Please remember that these are my favourite dramas and are fully based on my opinion. Please do recommend me some dramas to watch!

Boys over flowers
Ratings: 10/10
Review: I loved this drama. Was funny, witty and kept me on my seat at all times. I remember sitting there whilst watching the drama when it first aired- hoping that the episode wouldn't end and got panicky within the last 5 minutes of this drama. Absolutely stunning. The 4 flower boys chosen for this drama couldn't be more suited towards their roles. Goo hye sun at times goes a little OTT with the acting- but apart from that- absolutely a must watch. Cute scenes- but not overly cheesy. Warning- might become a little too attached to the story- but it's absolutely fine as long as you don't have an essay to hand in some time soon! Made me laugh cry and scream.
Synposis: Geum Jan di is a poor school girl, trying to balance her own school life as well as her family life. However- when she saves a student from one of the most prestigious schools in Seoul- she gets a scholarship to go and study there. Here, she meets 4 rebellious guys- and goo joon pyo- the leader of the so called F4 falls in love with her. However- will yoon ji hoo- goo joon pyo's best friend win her heart first? Does goo joon pyo still stand a chance with her? Watch to find out.

Drama: In time with you
Ratings: 8/10
Review: I loved this drama. I loved the pairing between chen bo lin and ariel lin- hey- they both have 'lin' as surnames...maybe they really are fated ;). The only reason this drama didn't receive full marks in their ratings for me was the fact that it got a little bit long and draggy for the final few episodes- and it really started to make me lose interest. But I guess that it was only for a short while- but please don't let that put you off the drama as a whole! It's definitely worth watching for the first 7/8 of the drama. It's so cute- makes you really value your best friend and question your relationship with one another.
Synopsis:  A 30 year old woman keeps falling in and out of relationships- her wish is to just settle down and get married before it's too late. But time keeps catching up with her youth and she needs to find the man of her dreams fast. But her bestfriend is secretly in love with her- but in fear of losing their relationship he keeps quiet. However- she is subconsciously in love with him and doesn't want to admit that she's also fallen for him. When her ex-boyfriend comes back to her and a new co-worker falls in love with him- they both fall deeper into time and become more distant. Does their love for each other stand a second chance? Watch to find out. 

Love Buffet
Ratings: 8/10
Review: Once again- the ending got a little bit draggy for me. However- it is seriously cute so watch it! >.< Cute and adorable- makes you wish you lived next to two hot guys.
Synopsis: When two cousins fall for the same girl- how does she know which one to choose? Not to mention rivalry when the popular girl in the class also falls for one of the cousins and begins to court him.

49 days

Ratings: 8/10

Review: This drama was definitely very different from all the ones I had seen. It was interesting and very unpredictable with twists and turns around every corner. Though the beginning of the drama didn't really hook me. It took me quite a few episodes to really get into it. The last episodes were the greatest- just wished that they were more like that at the beginning.
Synopsis: An accident occurs between 2 ordinary lives- shin ji hyun's soul enters the body of Yi kyung and she is given 49 days to find real tears from 3 different people who love her. However- obstacles also arise when ji hyun finds out that her fiance isn't really the man she thought he was, and when she falls in love with han kang.

 Shining inheritance
Ratings: 9/10
Review: I loved this drama. Was very different from all the rom coms out there. Heart wrenching but also very cute and adorable. I would say this is definitely a drama to watch with your family. P.s. this drama isn't all about money and all that boring stuff. It has hints of it- but it's very subtle- so don't let the title put you off it! It's very worth watching. The storyline is very heart warming and there's sparkles in the drama which sets off at all the right places.
Synopsis:  Go eun sung loses sight of her father and her brother as well as her step family's trust after returning home from America. Whilst struggling to cope- she helps an old lady- little does she know is actually the CEO of a large company. However- everything goes downhill when she realises that the old lady's grandson is actually the guy that switched suitcases with her from earlier! The two hate each other at first- but slowly begin to fall for each other through hardships and realise that they are actually quite alike.

Can you hear my heart
Ratings: 7/10
Review: This drama was so cute. Bromance all the way- not to the extent that you would assume- but much more. This drama was more bromance than there was romance- but i'm not complaining! Really heart wrenching and makes you wish that you could just give each and every single one of the characters a hug. Made me cry ALOT. Trust, revenge and love all put in one. Woooo- now that is definitely one hectic storyline.
Synopsis: Dong joo and woo ri are childhood lovers- but when they are seperated- their innocent love for one another becomes blinded by reality and they forget about the dreams that they once dreamt of. Dong joo becomes rendered deaf and woori has to protect her mentally disabled father as well as find her brother Ma roo who has run away from home. Despite this hecticness- do the two still love each other like they did before?

Mary stayed out all night
Ratings: 8/10
Reviews: This drama had its dragginess- but overall it was very enjoyable. Some cute adorkable scenes from  kim jae wook who i fell head over hells for in this drama.
Synopsis: Mae ri and Jung in have an arranged marriage- but Mae ri's heart has already gone to Moo gyul who is a local musician and has also falled for Mae ri. Things become complicated when Jung in learns of his father's past love with Mae ri's mother and slowly falls for mae ri as well.

Full house
Ratings: 7/10
Review: This drama was cute- but a downhill was the fact that it was very predictable. The second female role always seems to annoy me more than the second male role- and this drama allows me to feel this way perfectly. One thing that annoyed me most was how the screenwriter made this drama really slow moving. The 10 episodes that the screenwriter used to driver around a roundabout- I could've fit it into 2 episodes and it would've still worked out! The indecisive character of Rain really started to annoy me- and he took too long to express his feelings towards song hye kyo's character. I was just like ''urgh!'' throughout- but apart from that- it was really enjoyable.
Synopsis: Ji eun gets scammed by her friends when they sell her house whilst she is on holiday. Young jae, an idol star unknowingly buys her house and things get complicated when they both encounter each other on the holiday. Young jae, out of pity, agrees to let ji eun stay in the house as long as she does the cleaning duties. She agrees- but the two start to develop feelings for each other which breaches their contract.  

City hunter
Ratings: 9/10
Review: This drama was so totally bad arse. I loved it. Lee min ho portrayed his role perfectly. The actions and the stunts were perfect. The love story in this drama was very light and easy to follow. Cute and adorable moments- but most importantly- the drama between the characters was even better. A must watch.
Synopsis: Lee yun seong is on a quest to help his father get revenge for those who killed his father's companions after doing what they were being told. However- lee yun seong unexpectedly falls in love with kim nana- a woman from the blue house security office. However- can he continue loving her if she's going to be in danger?

Coffee house
Ratings: 8/10
Review: So cute. I award this drama with ''the most kiss scenes''. A must watch. It's one of those dramas where you want to kick off your socks and place your feet on the table- sitting back and munching from a bag of crisps alongside a cup of coffee.
Synopsis: Go eun chan disguises as a boy in order to get a job from the local coffee shop. However- things become complicated when the boss falls in love with her and assumes that he's gay.

Cinderella's sister
Ratings: 8/10
Review: This drama made me cry so much. It's really deep searching and makes you realise the more important things in life. The hardness of Eun jung makes you pity her but also admire her brightness.
Synopsis: Cinderella (hyosun) loses her father and has to live with her step sister and her mother. However- the once so innocent cinderella is no longer cinderella when she becomes hard heartened and loses trust in just about everyone apart from Ki hoon who's in love with eun jung (her stepsister). The love triangle breaks them- but also keeps them close.

My name is kim sam soon
Ratings: 10/10
Review: Absolutely loved this drama. Was so cute and made me literally laugh out loud hysterically that I was left gasping for air. Kim sun ah was so funny and inspirational- I really loved her. I hate how this drama is so underrated T_T.
Synopsis: Kim sam soon gets employed by jin hoon in the new bakery shop. Sam soon agrees to pose as jin hoon's girlfriend as long as she gets to keep her job. Things become complicated when they're both at the breach of their relationship when they fall for each other and jin hoon's ex girlfriend comes back from America.

 Playful Kiss
Ratings: 9/10
Review: Made me want to study more full stop. Nah- I'm just kidding- asides from that- I really loved this drama. Was so simple and refreshing unlike the complicated dramas nowadays where it's like ''this person likes this person- who likes this person who actually is this person's brother''...
Synopsis:  Ha ni's all time crush- seung joo is the school's genius who receives full marks on every exam paper he gets. However- seung joo recklessly rejects ha ni's date proposal and embarasses her. When Ha ni is just on the verge of getting over him- an earthquake occurs and she moves into her father's bestfriend's house- who is seung joo's father's! The two have their ups and downs and seung joo realises he also likes ha ni. But someone else also has his eyes set on ha ni- and how can anyone possibly resist seung joo's looks too. A rollercoaster of situations- but the two will find their way back to each other...or will they?

 Fated to love you
Ratings: 9/10
Review: One of my favourite taiwanese movies. I loved this one- a definite must watch. Makes you wonder what fate can do.
Synopsis: A one night stand results in a pregnant office woman and a confused handsome business man. The two with mutual feelings for each other learn to lean on each other and slowly fall for the latter. However- is this possible with the obstacles that come along? Are they only with each other cause of the baby? What will happen to their relationship if the baby is gone?

Dream high
Ratings: 8/10
Reviews: I dream high!!! -starts singing- This drama is by far the most inspirational one I've seen. If you're lacking inspiration and need the motivation to achieve anything- then this is definitely the one for you to watch. Also- some subtle cute romance scenes here and there- but don't watch the drama if you're going to come here for that.
Synopsis: 6 different students, with 6 different backgrounds all desperate to achieve the one dream. Learn about their hardships and each of their problems.

Princess's man
Ratings: 9/10
Review: The only reason why this drama didn't receive full marks from me was because of the annoying ending which i scream ''noooooooo'' to. It wasn't the ending itself that annoyed me- but what happened to one of the main characters. Apart from that- this is a very heart wrenching drama from the moment the main male cast's father dies. Cute moments before this scene though that make you squeal from cuteness.
Synopsis: A sad story between Se ryung and seung yoo- whose parents are enemies. Se ryung's father plots to kills seung yoo's father and his family. Seung yoo's bitterness towards se ryung's father causes him to be torn between revenge for his father as well as his love for se ryung. Who will he choose in the end?

You're beautiful
Ratings: 8/10
Reviews: This drama is so sweet and makes you just want a mini version of go min nam and lee tae kyung in your pocket.
Synopsis: Go mi nyu pretends to be a boy in order to join the boy band A.N.Jell to find her mother. But shin woo, a member of A.n.jell realises that Go mi nyu is actually a girl- and falls for her naivety. Jeremy falls for Go mi nyu from her femininity. Tae kyung subconsciously also falls for her- but he's the last to admit this.

Moon embraces the sun
Ratings: 9/10
Review: This drama makes you want to hold onto your loved ones more. Definitely a must watch. Spirals and fall ins for this drama.
Synopsis: A tragic story of a childhood love that a woman's planning to risk her whole life for.

Taste sweet love
Ratings: 10/10
Reviews: This drama never gets old. Cute and quirky. So adorable. Great chemistry between the two main roles. A very underrated drama. Had me laughing until sunset. Loved it.
Synopsis: Young hee is secretly in love with her best friend, jin woo and decides to confess to him- but the playboy already has a girlfriend. When Jin woo's little brother Sun woo needs a place to stay- young hee agrees only because she likes jin woo. Soon enough feelings spark off and things weren't the way they were before.

Delightful girl choon hyang
Ratings: 10/10
Review: Loved this drama- from the beginning to the end. Everything about it made me fall in love with the storyline. From the quirkiness of the two main leads to the situations they have to go through and the ups and downs they have with another. I fell in love with the storyline as much as the two main roles fell for each other.
Synopsis: "Sassy Girl, Choon-hyang" is the 2005 interpretation of the "Legend of Choon-hyang". The story begins when Lee Mong-ryong is transferred from Seoul to a high school in Namwon, North Jeolla Province. Chun-hyang does her best to help Mong-ryong, her first love and the son of the Namwon Police Station chief, to enter a prestigious university. However, after meeting with Mong-ryong’s first love, Chae-rin, Mong-ryong’s love toward Chun-hyang is shattered, although Chun-hyang’s love remains unwavering. One day, Byeon Hak-do, CEO of a famous entertainment company, appears in her life. He exudes confidence that he can make any woman fall for him. But as Chun-hyang shows no interest in him, his self-esteem is damaged profoundly. Byeon Hak-do is determined to make her love him. --KBS Global Marketing

Secret Garden
Rating: 10/10
Review: Watch this. Trust me- you will have no regrets. If you loved Boys over flowers and you're beautiful- you'll love this for sure. An absolute must watch- no excuses. Feeling bored and empty? Watch this drama.
Synopsis: The drama tells the story of Kim Joo Won (Hyun Bin), an arrogant and eccentric CEO who maintains the image of seeming perfection, and Gil Ra Im (Ha Ji Won), a poor and humble stuntwoman whose beauty and body are the object of envy amongst top actresses. Their accidental meeting, when Joo Won mistakes Ra Im for actress Park Chae Rin, marks the beginning of a tense, bickering relationship, through which Joo Won tries to hide a growing attraction to Ra Im that both confuses and disturbs him. To complicate matters further, a strange sequence of events results in them swapping bodies.___ Dramawiki

Rooftop prince
Ratings: 9/10

Review: This drama was different to how I expected- the ending especially- was very unpredictable. Had me confused at the end which was why I didn't give this a 10 out of 10. But I still love this drama- the pairings were so cute. Lee min ho (man bo) was the main reason I watched this drama because of his role from ''Moon embraces the sun''. I yet again loved him in this one!
Synopsis: When Crown Prince Lee Gak is transported 300 years into the future to present day Seoul along with his three retainers, they believe that it is their duty to solve the murder case of the Crown Princess in order to return to Joseon.

They land in the rooftop apartment of Park Ha, a cheerful woman in her mid-20s, who eventually believes the odd quartet's predicament and becomes their guardian.

As Park Ha educates the four on life in the 21st century, Lee Gak comes across Hong Se Na, who seems to be the reincarnation of his wife.

Taking on the identity of Yong Tae Yong, Lee Gak slowly begins to unravel the murder of Yong Tae Yong and in turn moves closer to solving the murder case of the Crown Princess.

As he finds himself in love with Park Ha, he figures that maybe the Crown Princess was not so perfect after all...
____Dramawiki